Part-Time Teacher Instructional Coach - Math (Middle School)

Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach - Math (Middle School)

Location: Detroit

ABOUT ANET
Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing instructional tools, coaching, and partnership to schools and districts to advance educational equity and improve student learning. Our work centers on cultivating strong instructional leadership, deepening use of high-quality materials, and building sustainable systems that support great teaching for all students.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators, honoring their expertise while helping them navigate the complexity of instruction, data, and curriculum implementation.

OPPORTUNITY
The Instructional Coach – Math supports partner middle schools in strengthening high-quality math instruction across grades 6–8. This role is ideal for experienced math educators or instructional leaders seeking meaningful, school-facing work within a structured 10-hour fixed-term schedule.

This is a fixed-term W2 role, scoped intentionally at 10 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate slightly based on partner needs, coaching cadence, or school schedules, while remaining aligned to a 10-hour weekly average. Renewal is based on district renewals, scope of work, and organizational priorities.

TRAVEL
This role requires regular, in-person coaching at partner schools estimated at every other week. During on-site coaching weeks, coaches are typically in schools approximately five days per week. Travel needs may vary based on the assigned school portfolio and scheduling requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide High-Quality Middle School Math Coaching

• Deliver instructional coaching aligned to middle school math standards (ratios, proportions, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, statistics).
• Support teachers in planning and facilitating inquiry-based lessons that promote reasoning and mathematical discourse.
• Use research-based strategies to strengthen conceptual understanding and support unfinished learning.
• Model instructional approaches and support teachers using high-quality math curriculum.
• Coach teachers working with multilingual learners and students with IEPs.

Partner with School Leaders to Strengthen Instruction

• Identify math priority areas aligned to school and grade-level goals.
• Facilitate math-focused professional learning related to instructional strategies, data analysis, and curriculum implementation.
• Use student data and classroom observations to guide coaching cycles.

Document & Codify Coaching Work

• Develop individualized coaching plans aligned to teacher needs and student data.
• Codify strategies, tools, and artifacts that strengthen ANet’s math coaching model.
• Maintain accurate coaching documentation, notes, and progress updates.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

Experience & Instructional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• 5+ years of middle school math teaching experience with evidence of student impact
• 3+ years of experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership
• Deep understanding of grades 6–8 math standards and high-quality instructional practices
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs

COMPETENCIES

• Strong, adaptive communication with diverse educators
• Deep expertise in 6–8 math pedagogy and conceptual learning
• Ability to analyze and apply assessment and observational data
• Strong planning and prioritization within a limited weekly schedule

Preferred skills:

• Experience teaching or implementing Eureka Squared (Math)
• Comfort using instructional technology (Google Suite, Google Classroom, Class Dojo, ChatGPT, etc.)

COMPENSATION
ANet uses a transparent, non-negotiated hourly pay structure for instructional coaching roles.

Hourly Rate Range: $47.35 – $59.19/hour

BENEFITS
Because this is a fixed-term role scheduled at 10 hours per week, individuals in this position are eligible for:

• 401(k) plan participation

Conflict of Interest / Outside Work Disclosure
Because this role includes direct instructional coaching and partnership work, candidates must disclose any current consulting, contracting, or employment with organizations that provide instructional coaching, curriculum implementation support, or similar services to schools or districts. ANet reviews outside work to ensure there is no conflict of interest with core services or partner relationships. Individuals currently contracting with organizations that are in direct competition with ANet may not be eligible for this role.

APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.

ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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